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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

2

Four Local Men Named To New Baptist Board

Four High Point men were elected to the Piedmont Baptist Association executive committee at Greensbo ro’s Florida Street Church closing two day convention. The group includes Clarence A. Smith and J M Hill iard of High Point and Grover H Jones Hoyle Lee J Clyde Turner of Greensboro with others. Next year’s meeting is set for July 20 21.

New Baptist Board J.M. Hilliard Clarence A. Smith Grover H. Jones Rev Hoyle Love Conrad Love High Point Piedmont Baptist Association Florida Street Baptist Church Greens Poro Yester J. M. Hilliard Hoyle Ae Point J. Battin E. Lee J. Clyde Turner Greensboro H. M. Strowp Ramseur C. C. Frasier Asheboro T. L. Gardner T. AL. Sasser Reidsville

Baptist ministers lead Greensboro gathering on relief and missions

Rev H M Stroup and Dr J T J Battle spoke on Ministerial Relief while Hugh Latimer and others discussed home missions social service and Baptist hospitals. Attendees included Rev J Lester Lane Rev Raymond Lanier and R D Covington detailing orphanages and stewardship. Newspapers received appreciation.

H. M. Stroup Ramseur Franklinville J. T. J. Battle Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Hugh Latimer The Southern Baptist Association Battle J. Lester Lane Greensboro Asheboro Street T. Rupert Coleman Gibsonville Baptist Church G. T. Lumpkins Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Greensboro Daily News Greensboro Record High Point Enterprise Association

Lieutenant Early Moved To Winston

Lt. T. A. Early of the state highway patrol, formerly in charge of the High Point district, has been moved to Winston Salem after a statewide patrol reorganization. Winston regains key city status in northwestern North Carolina with patrol HQ in five districts and an extra post at Raleigh. A patrol member will be stationed in Winston Salem.

T. A. Early State Highway Patrol High Point Winston-Salem Winston Key City North Carolina Raleigh

Action To Clear Title To Perry Street Property

Legal action to clear a deed cloud caused by a $4,000 mortgage claim on Perry Street property has commenced with a summons against T. F. Wrenn, president of the defunct Home Banking Company, by the American Service Company, W. A. Davis and Robert Brockett. The plaintiffs allege the Brockett mortgage was paid and seek records to reflect this.

Perry Street T. F. Wrenn Home Banking Company American Service Company W. A. Davis Robert Brockett

Tireless Mocking Bird Delights Gatewood Ave Residents

Gatewood avenue residents report a tireless mocking bird singing from morning to night with brief pauses every ten seconds. The bird gradually weakened after several days, taking longer rests, but resumed nonstop singing from Sunday through yesterday, an unusually persistent performance for a single bird.

Gatewood Avenue

North Carolina Death Claims Total 1930 Rise in Payments

North Carolina policyholders received 27.3 million in life insurance payments in 1930, down 600000 from 1929. The largest NC payments include $73,000 to an estate, with Asheville and Charlotte leading city totals. Major individual claims include James G. Anderson of Asheville at 330151 and other large sums across Winston-Salem Charlotte and Greensboro.

High Point W. L. Stamey Dora J. Fields Fred Ingram, Jr B. Stanley North Carolina Charlotte Asheville Winston-Salem Wilmington Greensboro Durham Raleigh Forest City Gastonia James G. Anderson Charles G. Hill Burt MacKenzie Goldsboro Washington Winston- Salem

Radio display astonishes crew with self-operating machinery

Commander Alexander notes the remarkable maneuver as the ship swings about without slackening speed. He remarks that it is the first time such an action has been achieved, while signaling extensive autonomous machinery active at the target area.

Alexander

Stoddert Leads Perry on Untested Radio Robot Sea Trial

Stoddert transferred to Perry for tests with a radio robot at the helm. The unmanned ship reached 26 knots while the Perry followed 200 yards behind. Mechanical control produced a straight wake. a seaman steered the Perry. Test progress hinted at limitless possibilities before a radio fault paused the run.

Stoddert Perry Blue Sea Alexander San Clemente Island

Man Sues City for 2500 Damages Over Sewer Work

D. V. Linthicum filed in High Point municipal court for 2500 damages against the City of High Point alleging property damage from sewer pipes and water mains installation this afternoon.

D. V. Linthicum High Point City of

Noted Condemnation Claim Seeks Damages for Yard Ditches

Plaintiff alleges that in 1924 the defendant through agents dug two ditches in his front and back yards for sewer pipes and water mains without lawful condemnation. He says plants could not be grown where pipes lie and seeks $2,600, claiming implied debt for land use and damages.

Carolinas Naval Quota Doubled Announcement

The August naval recruit quota for the Carolina district doubles from 18 to 36, per H. H. Heredeen petty officer in charge. This marks the largest first enlistment allocation for the district since last February.

Uncle Sam's Navy Carolina H. H. Heredeen Navy

Matron Dies In Rescue Of Electrician In Tennessee

In Shelbyville Tennessee on July 23 60 year old Mrs Nettie Mullins and her 21 year old daughter Florence died rescuing Haywood Daniel a 20 year old farm hand from downed power lines after a tree he felled brought the lines to the ground. They freed him but lost their lives in the attempt.

Shelbyville Tenn Haywood Daniel Nettie Mullins Daug Florence Daniel

Referee Finds $61,000 Shortage in Paul Accounts

Washington July 24 Junius D Grimes referee in a complaint by Beaufort County against George A Paul a former clerk of the superior court announced after an audit that an indicated shortage of 610000 was found in Paul s accounts The report will be presented at next week s term for affirmation rejection or amendments The largest liability is 6714 94 owed to John D Clark inmate of the state hospital There are 178 liability instances cited most shortages are modest in amount The case has been in court for three years.

Washington N. C Junius D. Grimes Ws Fort County George A. Paul Superior Court Paul John D. Clark State Hospital Grimes Clark Beaufort County

Night walkers on Delaware highways must carry light

Law requires pedestrians on Delaware roads after dark to carry a lit lantern or a white handkerchief for visibility. City and state authorities urge compliance to reduce accidents and improve nighttime safety.

Delaware

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